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GP05 FCE

2005 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2024
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

96,005 mi
Last recorded96,005 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP05 FCE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2023 96,005 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 91,572 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 71,936 miles

Covers and under trays limiting visual access

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Sep 2017 66,134 miles

engine cover under cover sill covers & under panels covers fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2016 63,074 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 63,073 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 59,310 miles

Rear Tyres both sides badly perished in tread

dampness of oil on power steering pipes and underside of engine

Pass 22 Dec 2014 55,737 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nearside rear & offside rear tyres slightly perished

oil dripping onto the exhaust

Pass 2 Jan 2014 51,555 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre tread cracked/perished.

Offside front tyre tread cracked/perished.

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2013 46,388 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 39,608 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 30,042 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 24,444 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 22,077 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 17,949 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 120?

Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
6,996
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
63,112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,169
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,562
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,681
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,273
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 5,042
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GP05 FCE is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2005 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 92,216 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 120 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,169 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GP05 FCE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 120 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 120 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GP05 FCE registered?

GP05 FCE is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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